Replica Mrs. Ples STS 5 Skull and Jaw Archived-1124 also called the false gharial

also called the false gharial

Average Skull Length: 3

this species is mainly a scavenger with powerful jaws and large molars capable of crushing bones

Hares and jackrabbits are probably best known for their large ears and powerful hind jumping legs

have been found in Turkey and other sites in the Near East

Replica Mrs. Ples STS 5 Skull and Jaw Archived-1124 also called the false gharialThe Mrs. Ples. skull, designated STS 5, was discovered by Robert Broom and John T. Robinson in Sterkfontein, Transvaal, South Africa in 1947. Although originally considered female, study of the roots of the canine teeth has cast serious doubt on it's gender, leading most to believe it is, in fact, from a sub adult male instead. Specifications: 1: 1 scale Polyurethane resin cast 2 part skull (separate cranium & jaw) Skull Length 17. 1 cm (6. 7 in.)